Cunard Cruisers - How are things where you are ?

[buchanan101]

In Lisbon. Saw the Nieuw Stadendam. Queen Anne lookalike… 

 

It is only here for 5 hours. That’s absurd. 

[techteach]

The sun has finally arrived in Seattle and we will reach 70 degrees today. Cruise season is well underway with lots of ship horns blasting away between 4:00 and 5:00 each night. The market is packed with people pulling carry-on luggage and gasping at the cost of morel mushrooms. The windows of the house are covered in plastic due to new house paint and the yard is filled with deck furniture as we prepare to replace the deck. I hope everyone has a great day.

[ronpes]

My view this morning after 11 days.

Have I missed anything?

[Host Hattie]

I don't think so ! I hope you had a good time. 

[ronpes]

50 minutes ago, Host Hattie said:

I don't think so ! I hope you had a good time. 

Yes thank you.

Next up is the QM2 in July. 
We should have been on her two weeks ago out to New York but I had decided months ago to skid that one out to July to use up airline vouchers. That was a stroke of luck. 

[D&N]

Carmel has been doing quite well recently. From a low of 2.45kg last September, she's been over 3kg since Christmas. The biggest ongoing problem has been her teeth and gums, which often give her problems when eating. It's a common problem with siamese' and orientals. On that basis a specialist dental vet agreed she was fit to have her teeth extracted on Tuesday. They wanted to keep her overnight. Since she got back she's gradually managed to drink then late this afternoon ate of her own accord. I'd been syringing water in her mouth and smearing food on finger while she hadn't plucked up courage to eat or drink herself. Our local vet injected fluids this morning as well.

Hopefully the gamble on the extractions will make eating easier for her in her remaining life.

 

The photo was 12 days ago. 

 

[ronpes]

Had a fantastic breakfast at the Darwin Restaurant in the sky garden in London. 
Great venue, and a wonderful day out. 

[NE John]

10 hours ago, ronpes said:

Darwin Restaurant in the sky garden in London. 

I’ll be there in a month! Will we need reservations?

[ronpes]

3 hours ago, NE John said:

I’ll be there in a month! Will we need reservations?

Yes. For the restaurant definitely. 

[techteach]

In the U.S. today is Mother’s Day. Wishing all of you who are mothers to humans or animals a wonderful day.

[ronpes]

23 hours ago, ronpes said:

Yes. For the restaurant definitely. 

The reservations for the sky Garden are free but this saves having to queue on the day, especially at a weekend. 

[Millieloulou]

I am standing at my lounge window watching the QM2 sail by on her way home from the Norwegian Fiords.No need for binoculars as she is so well lit up.

And she looks …..Beautiful.

Counting the days .

Best Wishes to everyone.

[romantica]

On 4/29/2023 at 5:52 PM, Host Hattie said:

Congratulations on the booking and good luck for the drive !

Hi, Many years ago - bc - before Covid - I used to be a regular cruise critic communicator - my name was - is ? Romantica

However, I booked a cruise on Cunard on the Queen Victoria - starting in Hamburg on the 25th of July and can‘t find a Roll Call! It is only for 9 days - to Kiel🤔

This was ever the best way to team up and share tours, trips and informations.

Any suggestions how to go about it - again?

[Host Hattie]

Queen Victoria roll calls are here, you might need to start a new one.

https://boards.cruisecritic.co.uk/forum/469-queen-victoria/

 

 

[D&N]

The little family from the neighbouring town. Child #3 is behind mummy's right wing in the last pic. Our local pair have 5 cygnets this year, but only daddy was at the river mouth today.

 

 

 

[ronpes]

Our view from the bedroom this morning from the beautiful Lake District.

[Host Hattie]

Lovely, it's been a beautiful weekend here and we managed to get to Pembrokeshire. 

 

[NE John]

We had this magnificent bottle last night a friend brought over to special toast : 1981 Chateau D’Yquem, pure fruit, so smooth with little alcohol taste. Special shout out to@TeachTech and@D&N

[exlondoner]

Why don’t I have friends like that?

[D&N]

@Host Hattie

Is that Biggles?

[Host Hattie]

Yes, Biggles enjoys sitting on the fence! Lots of interesting things in the vegetation on the other side.

[techteach]

On 5/22/2023 at 4:38 AM, NE John said:

We had this magnificent bottle last night a friend brought over to special toast : 1981 Chateau D’Yquem, pure fruit, so smooth with little alcohol taste. Special shout out to@TeachTech and@D&N

Yum! It must have been good since the bottle is empty. 🙂

[NE John]

Just now, techteach said:

Yum! It must have been good since the bottle is empty. 🙂

Eight of us partook in bringing this one down. Just enough for everyone to get seconds. 
Our friend not only brought this great treat but also impeccably clean and proper glassware to serve. He wanted everything just right. 

[D&N]

Our local council pays for this team of gardeners to visit various less accessible corners of the town to control vegetation.

 

 

 

 

 

[techteach]

@D&N Donkeys? We use goats on the hillsides.